I hope Mark is going to be ok. The Times reports that Mark Hainesâ gal-pal is âreadyâ to jump to CNN. Erin Burnett is poised to sign a long-term contract with CNN, according to three people with knowledge of her plans. The signing will represent a shift to general news anchoring for Ms. Burnett, who has shown interest in branching out beyond business news, CNBCâs specialty. It is unclear what time slot she will occupy at CNN. Ms. Burnett, who was considered a rising star within CNBC and its parent, NBCUniversal Media, held talks with two broadcast networks, ABC and CBS, before deciding to join CNN, according to two of the people. For those of you not ready to accept the news, you could conceivably zero in on the fact that it doesnât sound like Burnett has *actually* signed the contract yet, meaning perhaps she can be convinced (by begging on hands and knees, Mark) to stay. For those whoâve hearts have been broken by the betrayal and need to rebound in the arms of another woman or man, who would you like to see take over the Squawk on the Street slot? Donât limit yourselves to just the CNBC talent pool. http://dealbreaker.com/2011/04/erin-burnett-is-leaving-you/#more-40498
Too bad. Se was pleasing to the eye while actually informative. Can't really say that about too many beautiful women.
Well, first, CNN is dying...this isn't a good move for her. Second, she seems to be a liberal, so she will fit in there. i.e. - taxing trades, she seem to have an orgasm about it every time it is brought up on CNBS. She is nice on the eyes, so since I don't watch cnn....adios Erin! I remember her from the Bloomberg days as well.
It's now official. http://dealbreaker.com/2011/04/erin...kday-general-news-program-for-cnn/#more-40595 29 Apr 2011 at 3:11 PM Erin Burnett To Anchor âWeekday General News Programâ For CNN By Bess Levin She will also be taking on (soon to be) former colleague Steve Liesman in his own den as a âsenior economics correspondent.â CNN said Friday that it has hired CNBCâs Erin Burnett to serve as an anchor and chief business and economics correspondent. Burnett will anchor a weekday general news program, as well as contribute to CNNâs coverage of national and international breaking news, out of the cable networkâs New York headquarters. She starts in June. Erin is the kind of all-star player that knows how to connect-the-dots and translate events into relevant information for viewers,â CNN Worldwide President Jim Walton said in a statementâ¦âI cannot wait to launch our new show: Tackling serious issues and telling great stories,â said Burnett. âThe experience I gained at CNBC and NBC News will be invaluable as I expand my focus. I began my journalism career at CNN, so this is like coming home for me.â
Personally I'll be sorry to see her go. I think she and Haines made a good team. I'm surprised to see her go to CNN which seems to me to be a sinking ship.
I never thought she was anything special. She has a pretty face and she gave the news. Boom done deal.